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$1,698,000
4 Days On Site

427 N Garden
Bellingham, WA98225

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
4
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
6,000
SqFt
$283
/SqFt
1906
Built
Cumulative Days On Market:
4
Subdivision:
South Hill
County:
Whatcom
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Erika Buse of COMPASS

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A remarkable piece of Bellingham history, 427 N Garden Street is a circa-1906 Neoclassical residence built by E.T. Nobles, a prominent local wood-mill owner. Perched above the city with sweeping Bellingham Bay views, this exceptional 6,000-square-foot home showcases extraordinary craftsmanship, original millwork, and architectural details rarely found today. Rich wood paneling, intricate decorative ceilings, period lighting, hardwood floors, and custom Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper create an atmosphere of timeless character. Formal living and dining rooms, a wood-paneled library, sunroom, and expansive water-view kitchen provide gracious spaces for everyday living and entertaining. The home's extraordinary ballroom offers a flexible gathering and recreation space with beautiful wood floors, extensive woodwork, and its own distinctive personality. The current owners have thoughtfully updated the home while preserving its historic character. Improvements include a reimagined kitchen and breakfast nook, new main-level half bath, newer boiler, updated lighting and plumbing fixtures, refinished wood floors, second-level laundry, added pantry storage, and an extensive retaining wall reinforcing the grounds. Mature gardens, covered outdoor spaces, and multiple terraces surround the residence. Water views unfold from multiple levels, while the home's exceptional scale, original craftsmanship, and beautifully preserved details offer a rare glimpse into Bellingham's architectural past.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,698,000
Days On Site 
4 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
6,000 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
0.1865 Acres
Year Built 
1906
MLS® Number 
2567821
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$14,544
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
4 days agoStatus changed to Active
5 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.1865
Direction Faces 
West
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
Multi/Split
Parking 
DrivewayOff Street
Parking Spaces 
4
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
SqFt Total 
6000
Utilities 
Cable AvailableSewer Connected
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
City
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorGas Water HeaterWasherWater Heater
Basement 
Finished
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Gas
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
WoodCeramic TileLaminateSoftwoodCarpet
Heating 
ElectricNatural GasBaseboard
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)Ceiling Fan(s)Pantry
Bathroom Full 
Level - Main
Bathroom Half 
Level - Main
Bathroom Three Quarter 
Level - Lower
Bedroom 
Level - Second
Bonus Room 
Level - Third
Dining Room 
Level - Main
Entry Hall 
Level - Main
Family Room 
Level - Main
Kitchen 
Level - Main
Living Room 
Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Level - Second
Rec Room 
Level - Lower
Utility Room 
Level - Lower
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Wood Siding
Exterior 
Garden
Fencing 
FencedPartial
Lot Features 
LevelCorner Lot
Other Structures 
Outbuilding
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Roof 
Composition
View 
BayMountain(s)OceanTerritorial
Waterview 
BayMountain(s)OceanTerritorial
Community Features
Building Access 
Main
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalVA Loan
MLS Area 
860 - Bellingham
School District 
Bellingham
Schools
School District
Bellingham
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Erika Buse of COMPASS



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Last checked: 2026-08-17 07:33 AM PDT

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